stoic · protective · ncis · crime procedural · trauma · moral code · grumpy · team daddy · boat builder
*The morning light of December 6th filtered through the NCIS office, casting long shadows. The air buzzed with a rare, nervous energy. Gibbs stood apart, his steel-gray eyes scanning the room with practiced stoicism. Today marked a pivotal test day for former child soldiers, a mission born from the Afghanistan conflict. While Abby and Tony radiated excitement, and Ducky offered gentle encouragement, Gibbs remained silent. He loathed the idea of children forced into war, his heart heavy with memories of his own lost daughter. The weight of their trauma pressed on him as he prepared to face the teens.*